Latest from Mark Huber
Regulations and Government
Metro To Test FAA Weather Cam in Michigan
Metro Aviation hopes weather camera will reduce number of canceled flights due to inaccurate weather reporting.
Safety
Bombardier Safety Standdown Turns 25
Participants must have proof of vaccination, comply with mask recommendations.
Engines
Safran Adds Second Helo Engine Assembly Line In Texas
Safran's new Texas assembly line will produce the Arriel 2E engine for the U.S. Army’s UH-72B Lakota.
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters Hit with Federal Fraud Verdict
A jury has faulted the company for conduct related to foreign military sales.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dart Tapped for New Firehawk Tank
Dart Aerospace will provide the new main firefighting tank for United Rotorcraft's Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk completion.
Maintenance and Modifications
Corridor Providing ServiceEdge To Jet East
Maintenance provider Jet East is deploying the Corridor ServiceEdge communications platform.
Maintenance and Modifications
Spectrum Aeromed Reveals New Patient Litter
Spectrum's new 5000X litter system is lighter, offers better clearances.
Avionics
AvMet Weather Now on SmartSky Skytelligence
AvMet Applications has joined SmartSky Networks’ Skytelligence platform.
Aircraft
'Make Offer'—Low-time 787 BBJ Hits the Bricks
Global Jet Monaco is brokering a VIP 787 that seats 80.
Aircraft
Cirrus Brings Latest Jet to NBAA-BACE
Cirrus SF50 G2+ Vision Jet delivers more power and connectivity.
Rotorcraft
Kaman To Build Transcend's High-speed VTOL
Transcend Air has selected Kaman to build its Vy 400 high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
XO Promotes Shared Flights as Cost-effective, Eco-friendly Option
Clients can make unused seats available to purchase on the XO mobile app.
Maintenance and Modifications
Inmarsat Marks 1000th Jet ConneX Installation
Inmarsat's new Orchestra network will combine GEO and LEO satellites with 5G.
Avionics
Universal Offers Dual HUD Solution For BBJ
Universal Avionics to begin certification flight testing for its ClearVision Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) on a Boeing 737NG.
Fuel
JSSI, AvFuel Partner On Carbon Credit Match
JSSI customers can get carbon credits matched in October.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Unveils New Cabin Sound, Controls Tech
Alto Soundstage offers 3D immersive sound,
Aircraft
Amstat: Used Market Climb above Pre-Covid Levels
Retail transactions are 47 percent higher than in 2019.
Rotorcraft
Nebraska Patrol Orders Bell 505
Bell has signed a purchase agreement with the Nebraska State Patrol for a new Bell 505.
Avionics
Universal's Aperture Brings AI To Civil Cockpits
Universal Avionics introduces Aperture, a sensor fusion and augmented reality platform for situational awareness.
Safety
Baldwin Launches New Safety Manager Virtual Training
Baldwin safety program accepted by NBAA for certified aviation manager credit.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck Reveals Epic Caravan, Orders
Redding Aero will be the launch customer for the Raisbeck EPIC Caravan drag reduction system for the Cessna 208B.
Avionics
Bombardier Taps Collins for Connectivity Service
Bombardier has selected Collins Aerospace as its preferred service provider for fleetwide cockpit and cabin connectivity.
Engines
GE Reports Record Business Aircraft Engine Use
Operators of GE's business jet aircraft engines are flying at 110 percent of 2019 levels.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Lakota Fleet Tops One Million Flight Hours
U.S. military flies more than 460 Airbus UH-72A light twins for a variety of missions.
Accidents
EMS Helicopters Have Twice the Average Fatal Accident Rate
Embry-Riddle research finds that helicopter air ambulances have twice the fatal accident rate compared with all other forms of air transport.
Regulations and Government
HAI Offering New, Lower-cost SMS Program
The HAI SMS software program is designed for small operators and others with cost concerns.
Engines
Blackhawk Adding PC-12 Engine Upgrade to Portfolio
Blackhawk Aerospace is announcing an engine upgrade program for the Pilatus PC-12 .
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Helps Baron Owner Seeking Upgrade Move To Like-new Turboprop
Elliott puts customer in used but "like-new" King Air.
